Oxfordshire · England
Christmas party fish and chips in Shilton, Oxfordshire
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party to Shilton and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Festive open days
- Christmas markets and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Shilton
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan lighting near the hatch
- Plan cover for the queue
Keep the walk from the door to the van short.
Festive lights by the van look great.
How our Christmas party fish and chips works in Shilton
Not every Christmas party needs a turkey dinner. Fish and chips from the van is warming, generous and a bit different. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and christmas fairs and lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of curry sauce, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Shilton, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Shilton (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Shilton
Shilton: your questions answered
Is Shilton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Shilton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van come to our work Christmas do?
Yes, with a level spot such as a car park and the site’s agreement.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
A chip van compared with other options
For something other than turkey, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Shilton. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Shilton and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Occasions we serve in Shilton
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December, served fast.
In Shilton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year club parties
- Lights switch-on events
- Christmas lunches for shift teams
- Staff Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of the Holy Rood draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. An afternoon Christmas party in Shilton can start in daylight and finish in the dark, with sunset about 4:00pm; light the path to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Shilton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For a Christmas party in Shilton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shilton. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Carterton Community College gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
Anywhere in OX18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane, and the van can serve a Christmas party on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch